Jane V Blanchard

Worker Solidarity Fund — The Solidarity Hub

JwJ just relaunched the Worker Solidarity Fund. In 2020, the fund distributed over $2M to working people. Now, we face a manufactured crisis, and workers on the frontlines need our help. Check it out: www.thesolidarityhub.org/wsf share.jwj.org/s/i3QeDDaN

A Short Walk on a Long Trail is equal parts hiking memoir, marriage journey, and ode to the wild, reminding readers that age, setbacks, or storms can’t dampen a spirit fueled by curiosity and connection. books2read.com/onthelongtrail

This is amazing. And it’s truly the stuff of nightmares.

NO KINGS Haverhill · No Kings **In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

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Pilgrims turn Spain's Santiago de Compostela into the world's latest overtourism flashpoint Residents of Santiago de Compostela are struggling with overtourism. A neighborhood association has tried to address the issue by distributing a guide to good manners for visitors.

The #Camino de Santiago was crowded when I traveled it 15 years ago (at least the last 100 km), but by 2025, overtourism had passed its flashpoint.

I asked Google 'What is my #book about?" Here is the surprisingly good summary: The book Hadrian's Wall Path: Walking into History by Jane V. Blanchard is a personal travelogue and historical reflection of her journey along the #Hadrian's Wall Path in northern England. books2read.com/womanonherway2

I researched every attempt to stop fascism in history. The success rate is 0%. Once they win elections, it's already too late.

How to prevent the history of Fascism from repeating itself. Is it already too late?

"A Short Walk on a Long Trail" proves that marriage + hiking equal unforgettable stories. #HikingLife #Adventure #Memoir books2read.com/onthelongtrail

When I walked The #Camino de Santiago 15 years ago, I could see the fires and the smoke prominently overcast the trail. Now, Spain is having the worst forest fires in several decades and closing parts of the famous #pilgrimage trail. ctif.org/news/spain-w...

A Spanish medieval town banishes all cars from the city centre Pontevedra is an ancient city with many hidden gems, beaches and best of all, it has banished vehicles from it’s historic city centre

#Pontevedra is a beautiful medieval town on the #Camino. It houses many albergues, including a #Parador. I only stayed one night on my #pilgrimage, but perhaps I should have stayed more.

Salem, NH Free America Weekend CELEBRATE FREEDOM. IGNITE YOUR REBELLION Independence Day is about the fight for freedom. The American Revolution was a stand against tyranny and kings. That same spirit has lived on—from the Boston T...

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A Garrison of Giants at Hadrian’s Wall? Oversized Roman Footwear Found at the Magna Fort In the defensive ditches of the Roman fort of Magna, located in Northumberland and now home to the Roman Army Museum, archaeologists have uncovered remains of ancient footwear of extraordinary size, r...

What was considered "giant" is no longer the norm, but it leads one to wonder. #Hadrian's Wall

The Via Francigena in Piedmont: the hills of Monferrato  - Via Francigena We’ve reached the seventh chapter of our travel diary. This time, we stop in Piedmont to discover its traditions and explore the trails.

This is, hopefully, my next #hiking #adventure.
Hiking the #Via #Francigena from the Alps to Rome. Someday...

20 Best Places to Visit Along Hadrian’s Wall - Road Affair Uncover 20 must-visit attractions along Hadrian’s Wall Path, from Vindolanda to Chesters Roman Fort and beyond.

While these pictures of places along #Hadrian's Wall are stunning, seeing them in person is moving. I recommend this trail to everyone. For me, it was like walking into history.

What Trump wanted -- What he got. A parade with 80-year-old Sherman tanks.

Save Democracy protest in Paris bsky.app/profile/ohma...

A Guide to Hiking the Camino De Santiago A beautiful pilgrimage throughout Europe with many religious and historic ties ends in Spain

Beautiful pics of the #CaminoDeSantiago. My first #pilgrimage was a 500-mile walk across Spain. Several years later, I walked from Lisbon to Santiago. My trips resulted in several books about the #Camino. For more information about my books, visit books2read.com/ap/xMmovN/Ja...

Bonus Episodes! Walking to Finisterre - The Trek Days: 41-44 Santiago de Compostela → Negreira → Olveiroa → Cee → Finisterre!  After having taken a picture of my Hokas arriving to Santiago yesterday, I ditched them this morning before heading on my ...

Because we didn't have an extra week in 2010 to walk to Finisterre and back, we took the bus to "the end of the world." There, we spent three days, relaxing and enjoying the town. I'm glad we were able to fit it into our schedule. The walk does look lovely.

This made me laugh. However, #testicular #cancer is not a laughing matter. I'm glad he had the balls to wear this outfit while walking #Hadrian's Wall Path to raise awareness about this most common cancer in young men. Had I met him on this path in #England, I certainly would have laughed.

Stunning image of mythical winged goddess revealed at ancient Roman fort in UK The relief was found by veteran volunteers, officials said.

Volunteers at the Vindolanda Trust( part of #Hadrian's Wall Path) have discovered a mythical winged goddess statue that was “highly revered by the ancient #Romans. During times of war, she was often credited for battlefield success.”

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No one experiencing the tragedy of a miscarriage should be arrested, much less abandoned in jail for 5 months with a $100k bond. But that’s exactly what happened to Mallori Patrice Strait in Texas. Women, particularly women of color, in this country are no longer allowed dignity even in extreme loss

US Customs New Crackdown Prompts Canadian Lawyers To Urge All Travelers To Use Burner Phones To Protect Personal Data - Travel And Tour World Canadian lawyers urge travelers to the US to use burner phones as new border rules allow officials to search devices and access personal data.

@janevblanchard.bsky.social Going from the US to Canada and back we may have to consider the same thing.
US Customs New Crackdown Prompts Canadian Lawyers To Urge All Travelers To Use Burner Phones To Protect Personal Data www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...

Discover the newest route on the Camino de Santiago: Spain's Way of St James gets a new African trail

There is now an African start to the #Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. As of April, 71 #pilgrims have completed the African #Way.

Ashington pensioner's 73-mile wheelchair challenge for wife Thomas Hedley is wheeling himself 73 miles, equivalent to the length of Hadrian's Wall, for charity.

This 89-year-old man will wheel himself the length of #Hadrian's Wall to raise money for #Alzheimer's in honor of his wife. His strength and determination are astounding.

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A Hidden Gem on the Camino de Santiago: Why Frómista Captures the Hearts of Pilgrims - Mendoza Extremo Frómista, once part of “la España vaciada,” now thrives as a key waypoint on the Camino de Santiago, welcoming over 200 pilgrims daily from April to November. A 75% increase in pilgrims since 2010 has...

Fromista in 2010 was a quaint stop on the #Camino. According to this article, which details highlights of the city, visitor numbers have increased by 75%. Hopefully, this increase in #pilgrims will not detract from its attraction. mendozaextremo.com.ar/25/a-hidden-...

It turns out a convicted felon, adjudicated rapist and financial fraudster does not make for a good President.

Noraly 'Itchy Boots' Cancels US Book Tour Over Immigration Concerns - ADV Pulse Fearless adventurer Noraly Schoenmaker, known as “Itchy Boots,” has captivated millions with her motorcycle journeys across the globe over the last seven years. The Dutch travel blogger’s solo adventu...

As an #author, I never thought I would fear promoting a book in the US, The Land of the Free. After reading the comments on "Itchy Boots," I was fearful for myself and others visiting the US. This is alarming.

Opinion | Trump’s Gulag Archipelago (Gift Article) Trump is seeking to establish a truly chilling proposition: that no one can stop his administration from imprisoning anyone it wants, anywhere in the world.

"If the government can disappear any people it wishes, dump them in a Salvadoran dungeon and prevent any court in this country from providing relief, we all should be very, very afraid."

A 31-year old unvaccinated man has just died from measles in Chihuahua, Mexico. His infection is reported to be related to the Texas outbreak.

Four unvaccinated people have died in this measles outbreak so far.

The only thing that prevents measles is the MMR vaccine.

🧵There’s a lot of people out there saying that measles is being brought to the US by immigrants, specifically undocumented immigrants crossing the southern border. Let’s talk about measles and migration. ✈️

TL:DR: Measles in the US comes from outbreaks started by unvaccinated traveling Americans.